Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated June 05, 2025

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SALT

4.8

4.8 (1403)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

McAllen

About the restaurant

SALT-New American Table, brought to you by the owners of McAllen’s house.wine & bistro. and Salomé on Main, Chef Larry Delgado and his lovely wife Jessica Delgado. The chef driven menu features local, organic and sustainable products, and a full service bar that boast beautiful, boutique wines, craft beers, and high end spirits!

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Irene

Dined 4 days ago

Service was friendly and fast. Drinks were very good. Food quality was great and delicious.

La Doble M Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (46)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

McAllen

About the restaurant

Un restaurante de alta cocina en la cual nuestro menú, inspirado en la exquisita gastronomía del norte de México, conjunto a un servicio excepcional distinguen este concepto.
Esta propuesta culinaria combina nuestra cocina de brasa, los cuales ingredientes y texturas dan una experiencia memorable al paladar, con un fondo donde la música y decoración se entrelazan para crear el mejor ambiente al cliente.

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Vicente

Dined on May 26, 2025

Food was good but in my opinion overpriced. The service was really good. Friendly and very attentive staff.

Tortuga's Saltwater Grill

4.8

4.8 (826)

$30 and under

Seafood

Port Aransas

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tortuga's Saltwater Grill! The premier seafood & steak restaurant of Port Aransas

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Dena

Dined 3 days ago

Christina was an awesome waitress, wonderful recommendations for food and drinks!! Great food, wonderful ambience!

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Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas

4.9

4.9 (277)

$50 and over

Seafood

Rockport

About the restaurant

Located off the water in Rockport, TX, Gabriela's Seafood + Tapas brings you the freshest seafood sourced locally with various delicious tapas to choose from. Enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront from our 2nd story, chic and cozy dining area while enjoying fine latin-infused cuisine made fresh daily.

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ScottVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Baby back rib special was way too much for one person and ribs were overcooked and dry. Gumbo had too much sausage but is usually much better with some seafood. not your usual gumbo. Rest of the food to our table was excellent. It is a great place to go and stick with the regular menu. All desserts are wonderful.

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.8

4.8 (630)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

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Johnny

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The whole night was fantastic. The meal was great, the wine was great. Blossum, our server, was fantastic! We will definitely go back and ask for Blossum.

Dodici Pizza and Wine

4.9

4.9 (279)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Brownsville

About the restaurant

Dodici Pizza + Wine serves delicious brick oven pizzas with a spectacular wine list to pair.
Neapolitan pizza, vegan and gluten free options. Garden patio seating.

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Michelle

Dined on May 30, 2025

I had an excellent experience with my family; the food, service and ambiance was amazing. I always look forward to eating at my favorite restaurant in Brownsville!

Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (2576)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, this multi-level restaurant offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi Bay. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood selections. We acquired the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world in the past four years. We obtained the 2014 Diners' Choice Award for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Restaurant of the Year from the HOSPIS Award in 2023. Stop by and experience our lounge, it is open daily at 5 PM. Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.

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Forest

Dined 4 days ago

The drinks were great, the food very good. The only problem, too many steps for older folks! We had to use the service elevator to get down to our table! Beautiful views made up for the inconvenience.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Katz 21 Steak and Spirits

4.8

4.8 (1019)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, the city’s finest Prime Steakhouse, is relocated on the South side of Corpus Christi and is setting the standard for the premier fine dining experience. Specializing in wet-aged prime beef and fresh seafood that is sourced daily, Katz 21 also offers an award winning wine list that is sure to please every palate. Three elegant private dining rooms, perfect for all occasions, can accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Whether you are having a cocktail or glass of wine before dinner, or enjoying the best in live entertainment after your meal, Club 21 is one of Corpus' liveliest bars.

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Bonnie

Dined 7 days ago

Best steak in Corpus Christi! Chris the waiter spread the courses out perfectly!

The Republic of the Rio Grande

4.7

4.7 (168)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

A sumptuous, indoor-outdoor bar & grill serving Southwest menu, including steaks & pizza.

At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tells you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion. We strive to create a sumptuous and exciting dining experience for all of our guests

Disclaimer: For Friday and Saturday reservations please call the restaurant directly. We recommend giving us up to a 24 hour notice if you would like to book with us due to possible low availability.

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Michael

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

I enjoyed my experience at The Republic of the Rio Grand it was good. The service was amazing and the food was good! I wouldn’t definitely go back if I’m in the area again.

Noble Steak and Oyster

4.7

4.7 (28)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Laredo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Noble Steak & Oyster Bar, Laredo’s newest destination for refined dining and elevated hospitality. Led by owner Nelson Eguia, Noble brings a fresh and modern approach to the classic steakhouse, featuring prime cuts, fresh East coast oysters, wood-fired specialties, and globally inspired flavors.

Located at 3402 E Del Mar Blvd, Suite 100, our beautifully designed space offers a warm, upscale atmosphere perfect for intimate dinners, celebrations, and business dinners.

From expertly crafted cocktails at the bar to our exclusive locker program for wine and spirits, every detail at Noble is curated to create a memorable experience.

Join us soon and discover where tradition meets innovation — only at Noble.

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Esteban

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

The food was utterly amazing! The bread, mushroom risotto, and crab cakes were wonderful appetizers. The brazed short rib with butter mashed potatoes & sauteed mushrooms and the New York strip with duck fat & black truffle potatoes were excellent. It was truly an amazing dinner. We will be back soon!!

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